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HORN

REMOVAL
1. Remove seat.
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Access horn:
a. For Firebolt, remove headlight support bracket. See
2.26 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT
BRACKET.
b. For Lightning/Ulysses, remove windscreen. See
2.48 WINDSHIELD AND WINDSCREEN: LIGHTNING
AND ULYSSES.
4. See Figure 6-39 (Firebolt),
Figure 6-41 (Ulysses). Remove fastener (3).
5. Remove horn (1) from support bracket (4).
6. See Figure 6-42. Detach Y/BK power wire and BK ground
wire from terminal clips on horn.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 6-42. Connect Y/BK power wire and BK ground
wire to terminal clips on horn.
2. See Figure 6-39 (Firebolt),
Figure 6-41 (Ulysses). Attach horn (1) to support bracket
(4) using fastener (3). Tighten to 72-96 in-lbs (8.1-10.8
Nm).
3. Install negative battery cable to battery terminal. Tighten
fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
4. Check horn operation. If horn does not sound or fails to
function satisfactorily, see
a. Turn ignition key switch ON.
b. Press horn switch to activate horn.
c. Turn ignition key switch OFF.
5. For Firebolt, install headlight support bracket and install
front fairing. See 2.26 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY AND
SUPPORT BRACKET.
6. For Lightning, install windscreen and for Ulysses, install
windscreen/windshield. See
AND SUPPORT BRACKET.
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
7. Install seat.
6-38 2009 XB Service: Electrical
Figure 6-40 (Lightning) or
Figure 6-40 (Lightning) or
6.13 HORN, Troubleshooting.
2.26 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
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1. Horn
2. Horn connectors [122 A & B]
3. Horn fastener
4. Fairing support bracket
Figure 6-39. Horn Assembly: Firebolt (Typical)
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1. Horn
2. Horn connectors [122]
3. Horn fastener
4. Support bracket
Figure 6-40. Horn Assembly: Lightning
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